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Operation
Fan speed is controlled according to the selected
profile, as shown in the chart opposite.
The fan will run at approximately 15% of maximum
speed below the minimum temperature and increase
to 100% at the maximum temperature.
If preferred, DIP switch 4 can be used to switch the
fan off below the set point.
Description
Traditional fan speed controllers use voltage-chopping which can lead
to reduced life expectancy, damage to motor electronics and reduced
performance. The DC Temperature Controller regulates the electrical
power supplied to the fan to maintain optimum performance and reliability.
• For temperature sensitive speed control of 12V, 24V
and 48V ebm-papst DC compact fans*.
• Fan speed increases with temperature between 20°C and 40°C or
35°C and 55°C according to the selected profile.
• Alarm output through Open Drain connection or optional relay.
• Supplied complete with 2 metre long NTC thermistor.
*Note: Due to variations in motor electronics, a small number of mainly
high speed fans may not work correctly with this controller. Alist of fans
which have been tested for compatibility is attached to this document.
CAUTION: During normal operation some controller components become very hot.
Specification
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Type VDC VDC VDC mA °C °C %RH mA VAC VDC A W
12 volt 12 11.4 12.6 36 -20 75 95 500 50 50 1 20
24 volt 24 22.8 25.2 37 -20 75 95 500 50 50 1 20
48 volt 48 47.0 49.0 40 -20 75 95 500 50 50 1 20
Nominal data
Alarm Relay
Nominal voltage
Min voltage
Max voltage
Max current
Min ambient
Max ambient
Max humidity (non-condensing)
Open drain alarm Max current
Max AC voltage
Max DC voltage
Max current
Max load
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An alarm output is provided through either an Open Drain connection or a normally closed relay. The alarm is activated if the
upper temperature limit is reached or if the controller detects an open or short circuit sensor on the NTC temperature input.
Under sensor failure conditions the fan will run up to full speed. A fan fail alarm output can also be activated when using three
wire fan types by monitoring the Tacho or Alarm output from the fan.
Note: The Tacho or Alarm output from only one fan can be monitored. Connection of multiple fans in this way will cause
spurious alarm indications.
If the voltage input limit to the controller or the current output limit to the fan is exceeded, the controller and fan will switch
off to prevent risk of damage and an alarm indication is given.
A yellow LED flashes during normal operation. A blue LED indicates an alarm condition.
Open Drain Alarm Output: Connect the alarm output to the input of the monitoring device then connect a pull-up resistor
(typically 100KΩ) between this connection and the supply voltage of the monitoring device. During normal operation the alarm
output will be 0 volts. In an alarm condition the output will be the same as the supply voltage of the monitoring device.
Relay Alarm Output: This is a volt free contact that is held closed during normal operation and opens when an alarm
condition is detected.
Temperature sensor: The 0 volt wire of the sensor must only be connected to the terminal provided on the controller and
not to any other 0 volt source.
Fan Supply: The fan must be only by connected to the terminals provided on the controller or it will not be able to monitor
and regulate the fan speed correctly.
Connection
Notes
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Configuration
For optimum performance it is necessary to configure the controller to match the maximum total power requirements of all of
the connected fans. The maximum power rating for each fan will be available on the fan label or datasheet.
For example, if running 4 fans rated at 2 Watts each, the total power requirement is 4 x 2 = 8 Watts. The controller must then
be configured to the lowest setting which exceeds the total power. In this case, 11 Watts.
To configure the controller, set the jumper links shown as shown in the connection diagram.
Initial Start-up
Due to minor differences in motor types and electronics, some fans may work better than others with the default settings.
If the fan or fans fail to run on initial start-up, first check the following;
Soft start setting
The recommended setting is for a soft start with the rate of fan speed increase being managed by the controller
but a small number of fan types will only work with a faster ramp up speed. If the fan(s) fail to start properly, switch
this function off using the DIP switch and try to start the fan. If it makes no difference, reset the dipswitch.
Power setting
The power requirement of some fans means that they may be on the borderline for a particular power configuration.
Aslight increase in demand during start-up for example, can be detected as an over current condition by the
controller causing an alarm condition and shut down of the fan.
If the fan does not start or starts then stops, move the power configuration jumper link to the next highest setting.
If it makes no difference, return it to the original setting.
If the controller still does not operate correctly, please refer to the troubleshooting guide.
Adetailed technical specification for this controller and a list of ebm-papst fans which have been tested for compatibility is
available at www.ebmpapst.co.uk/datasheets
Dip Switch OFF ON
1 Profile 2: 35°C to 55°C Profile 1: 20°C to 40°C
2 Enable Fan Alarm Logic1Disable Fan Alarm Input1
3 Enable Fan Tacho Input1Disable Fan Tacho Input1
4 15% fan speed at minimum set point Fan off at minimum set point
5 Soft start on Soft start off 1
DIP Switch Settings
1 Only applicable to 3-wire fans with appropriate outputs. Alarm monitoring will not operate correctly
if more than one sensing output wire from a 3-wire fan is connected with this function enabled.
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Troubleshooting
In normal operation, the yellow LED will flash and the blue LED will be off. The following section is to help diagnose common
issues and interpret the different combinations of LED states.
Before referring to the guide, check that all connections are correct and secure and that the power setting jumper link and DIP
switches are in the correct position. It is assumed that the fan is known to be serviceable and is correctly installed.
Adetailed technical specification for this controller and a list of ebm-papst fans which have been tested for compatibility is
available at www.ebmpapst.co.uk/datasheets
Symptom LED status Possible Reasons/Fixes
Both Off
Both On
Both Flashing
Both On
Yellow On
Blue Flashing
Both On
Yellow On or Off
Blue On
Yellow Flashing
Blue Off
Yellow On
Blue On
Yellow On
Blue On when fan stops
Yellow Flashing
Blue On
Yellow On
Blue On
No power to controller, check connection and supply
Fan not connected or connected in reverse polarity.
Wattage jumper not fitted.
Supply voltage too high.
Temperature is below minimum set point.
Fan off at minimum set point selected on DIP switches.
Selected power range too low.
Soft start selected off.
Fan is drawing more power than expected during start up. Check power range selection and
possible try next range up. Check Fans back pressure.
Temperature at maximum set point.
Temperature sensor open or short circuit.
Wrong control profile selected.
Temperature sensor poorly positioned in system.
Excessive supply voltage or fan fault.
Selected power range too low.
Fan Alarm and/or Tacho input connection enabled on DIP switches, no connection to input
terminals.
More than one fan connected to Alarm and/or Tacho input terminals.
Fan not running at power on
Fan starts then stops
Fan starts and runs near full speed
Fan running at full Speed
Fan speed not in expected range
Fan stops after running up
Fan stops then ramps up repeatedly
Fan running normally, Blue LED on
Inconsistent alarm indications
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The DC temperature controller is suitable for use with most ebm-papst compact fans but there are a small number of high
speed fans requiring surges of current in excess of 17 Watts which may not operate correctly.
An updated list of ebm-papst fans which have been tested for compatibility is available at www.ebmpapst.co.uk/datasheets
The following ebm-papst fans
have been tested for compatibility
252/2N
252N
3312
3312L
3314
3318
3412N
3412N/2
3412N2GLE454
3412N2GLLE453
3412NG
3412NGH
3412NHH
3414N
3414N/2
3414NG
3414NGH
3414NGL
3414NGM
3414NHH
412
412/2-036
412F
412F/2H-038
412FH
412H
412J
412J/2HH
412JH
414
414F
414H
414J
414J/2H
414J/2HH
414JH
414JHH
4182NGX
4184NGX
4212NGL
4212NGM
4212NGN
4212NH
4212NN
4214NGL
4214NGM
4214NGN
4214NH
4214NN
4218NGN
4312
4312/2
4314
8312
8314
8318
9956
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